New Delhi: A citizen-led survey conducted in June documented 486 mature trees with a girth of over 100 centimetres, belonging to 51 species, across the Delhi Gymkhana campus, describing the site as one of the most diverse and ecologically valuable urban tree assemblages in the heart of the capital.The survey said the trees support biodiversity,…
A chimney rests on a pyre after it fell during the last rites of a 70-year-old man on Wednesday. Mira-Bhayander: A portion of a chimney at a civic crematorium in Mira Road collapsed onto a burning funeral pyre on Wednesday morning, triggering panic among mourners.The deceased’s relatives, who were standing close to the pyre during…
Ranga Shankara gears up for the 16th edition of AHA! International Theatre for Children Festival, scheduled from July 18 to 25 Bengaluru: The city is set to become a hub of imagination as Ranga Shankara gears up for the 16th edition of AHA! International Theatre for Children Festival, scheduled from July 18 to 25. More…
AIADMK functionaries of Erode East Chennai: AIADMK general secretary Edappadi K Palaniswami on Wednesday told party functionaries that the TVK govt would fall within the next 18 months and called upon party functionaries to work for the success of AIADMK in the upcoming local body polls.EPS, who resumed his district wise review meetings, urged district…
Hyderabad: A multi-state CBI probe into an alleged ₹47.3 crore bank fraud involving Hyderabad-based Jupiter Bio Sciences Ltd gathered pace on Wednesday, with investigators conducting coordinated searches across four states and seizing documents and digital evidence linked to suspected diversion of loan funds.The searches, carried out in Telangana, Karnataka, Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu, covered offices…
Bengal govt has decided to shrink the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary from 5 km to 1 km Siliguri: Bengal govt has decided to shrink the eco-sensitive zone (ESZ) around the Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary from 5 km to 1 km. Announcing the decision on Wednesday, state forest minister Manoj Oraon assured that…
On Wednesday, the families of the five women wrote to President Droupadi Murmu seeking permission for euthanasia if they are not provided kidney transplants. KOTA: What was meant to be a two-day hospital stay ending with a newborn in their arms has turned into a prolonged ordeal for five women at Kota’s New Medical College…
NEW DELHI: The Union Cabinet on Wednesday approved two major elevated road projects in Varanasi — Ganga Corridor and Varuna Corridor — aimed at easing traffic congestion in the holy city and providing high speed connectivity from two national highways and the Ring Road. The two roads to be built with a design speed of…
Donald Trump (File photo) The White House is weighing another extension of waivers allowing foreign ships to transport goods between US ports as renewed conflict with Iran raises concerns about energy prices and supply disruptions, two sources familiar with the discussions told Reuters.The Trump administration is considering whether to extend the waivers with geographic restrictions,…
US Stocks today: Markets open in green despite Iran tensions, oil price swings (Image/AP) US stock markets edged higher on Wednesday after strong quarterly earnings from major companies, while investors also reacted to fresh inflation data and rising tensions in the Middle East.The S&P 500 rose 0.2 per cent, putting it on track for its…
